1. Polytheism Jamie Lyver

2. Polytheism Polytheism is the belief of multiple gods or deities Polytheism is a term that came from Greece Poly meaning- Many (polus) Theism meaning- God (theos) Each god usually has a different job or is the god of a specific element Popular in many religions today such as Shintoism, Taoism and Hinduism

3. Common Deities Types of deities often found in polytheism.. Sky God Death Deity Mother Goddess Love Goddess Creator Deity Water Deity Trickster Deity Life-Death-Rebirth Deity Culture Hero God of Music, Arts, Science, Farming and Others

4. Maps of Origin Since the earliest civilizations polytheism has existed, as humans we have tried to explain the meaning of life and forces of nature

5. Ancient Polytheism It is believed Polytheism evolved from the idea of supernatural forces or through nature Polytheism was present in the earliest civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt Greek and Roman Mythology is a classic example of Polytheism

6. Mythology and Science Humans have always wanted to have explanations for the forces of nature Association with Gods and Goddesses

7. Art People used works of art to help explain the supernatural Beautiful canvases of Goddesses were painted In every polytheistic religion astounding monuments were built for the gods, such as Ziggurats in Mesopotamia (God in Sumero Mesopotamia)

8. Symbols Mythography is the study of the symbols in Mythology Every civilization had its own beliefs and symbols for their gods

9. Greek Mythology Symbols Aphrodite| sceptre, myrtle, dove Apollo | bow, lyre, laurel Ares | spear Artemis | bow, deer Athena | owl, olive tree Demeter | sceptre, torch, corn Dionysus | grape vine, ivy Hephaestus | axe Hera | sceptre, diadem, peacock Hermes | winged boots Poseidon | trident, horse, bull Zeus | thunderbolt, eagle, oak

10. Women in Mythology Women were extremely important in Mythology for they were the Goddesses Women did not share equality with men, worshiped as goddesses http://www.howarddavidjohnson.com/mythic-women.htm

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12. Bibliography cont. "LINKS : Ancient Mythology, Art & History." THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art. Web. 26 Oct. 2010. <http://www.theoi.com/Links.html